Exciting plans to build a Caffe Gelato in Hull city centre have been left in doubt after the owner of the Avenues based ice cream parlour withdrew his planning application.

Yilmaz Aydemir had submitted a proposal to turn Leisureland Amusements in King Edward Street into a new café similar to those which exist already in Princes Avenue and Newland Avenue.

The two west Hull parlours have proven incredibly successful since they opened and their ambitious owner wanted to create a 70-seater café in the defunct establishment, which has been empty for months after Leisureland chiefs decided not to renew the licence for the premises.

What the plans entailed

Caffe Gelato is well known for its tasty, indulgent selection of ice creams

The design and access statement submitted to Hull City Council said: “The applicant has two cafés serving predominantly Italian ice cream on Princes Avenue and Newland Avenue and both are now well established businesses.

“The applicant is seeking consent to open the same type of establishment at 70 King Edward Street and provide a new offering within this part of the city centre.

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“As part of the proposal, customers will be able to take away food although this will be a secondary aspect to the main café element of the business.

“This part of the city centre has struggled in comparison to other areas but it is considered that the opening of a highly regarded and well established Hull business in this area will provide the stimulation required to rejuvenate this area.”

Exterior of Leisureland, King Edward Street, Hull

Mr Aydemir argued the proposal would boost the city centre economy as he planned to create five jobs with more openings if the café proved to be a success.

It was also argued that because the property is next to Victory Amusements, it would be “inappropriate” to once again have two gambling centres next to one another.

Concerns over fumes from cars

Environmental Health feared an outside seating area would expose members of the public to fumes from vehicles

Highways England found no qualms with the application, which included plans for an outdoor seating area. However, bosses at Environmental Health expressed serious concerns.

In a letter sent to the planning officer, Highways England said that “due to the proximity and volume of traffic on King Edward Street, the outdoor seating element could leave members of the public over exposed to vehicle emissions from motor vehicles.”

It went on to recommend the following:-

An assessment of the potential air quality impacts. It said that no development shall commence until this assessment has taken place.

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Details of how equipment would control the emission of fumes, including the location and design of any external pipe or flue, and what measures would be put in place to mitigate noise from the extraction equipment.

Making provision for the storage of waste.

Since the letter from Highways England, the application for the city centre establishment has been withdrawn by Mr Aydemir.